AWS launches AWS AppSync abstraction

Serverless application developers can now simplify the process of building AppSync powered applications in AWS Serverless Application Model (AWS SAM) by using the new AWS::Serverless::GraphQLApi resource abstraction. This resource type allows users to define an AppSync GraphQL API in a single resource, including the API schema, resolver pipeline functions, and data sources, while also providing SAM CLI support for automatic packaging and uploading of code files. This resource is available in all AWS commercial regions, except China and GovCloud, and documentation is provided to help users get started.